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Written by Claire Saylor
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Thursday, July 05 2007 |
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When traveling off the beaten path to unspoiled, virgin landscapes, the human heart has a tendency to want to preserve it and claim it all at once. European couple Victoria and Max tried to grasp the best of both worlds when they purchased a small peninsula on Isla Boca Brava in the Chiriqui Golf and constructed an eco-friendly boutique hotel.
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Last Updated ( Monday, July 16 2007 )
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Written by Claire Saylor
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Wednesday, June 27 2007 |
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"Las Sirenas is an odd concept," admited co-owner Gilda de Ferrer. "It's not a hotel."
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Last Updated ( Friday, June 29 2007 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Thursday, May 03 2007 |
When I heard the phrase urban spa, I envisioned lying on the sidewalk
of a busy New Jersey intersection, my tense shoulders massaged by the
soft loofa of a middle aged crossing guard named Bertha.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, May 17 2007 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Saturday, March 17 2007 |
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I had heard something weird and wonderful was brewing at Posada de los Destiladeros and I wanted to sip from its cup. In the past, every time I had tried to make a reservation, I was suspiciously told they were full. “In the middle of rainy season?" I'd ask. “And On a Tuesday?” It took some finagling the last time I arrived in Pedasi, but as the result a fresh stick of Juicy Fruit chewing gum, a vacant room magically appeared.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, May 17 2007 )
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Written by Aliza Elbert
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Saturday, October 07 2006 |
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Hotel Angela Bocas doesn't look like much on the outside, but is quite nice once you step foot inside. It is located on the water, with the restuarant and bar being on the deck so you can see fish swimming beside you as you sip on your morning coffee.
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Written by Aliza Elbert
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Friday, October 06 2006 |
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Hotel Toledo is located about a three minute drive from the David bus terminal, about 4 blocks before Hotel Nacional.
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Written by Justin Gould
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Thursday, October 05 2006 |
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After being left out in the cold (or the muggy heat) on the Pension Clark's front steps, it was time to drag my tired, hungry, pissed off ass to another place to sleep. I remember seeing a hotel above the bus terminal so I trudged over there. It's called the Maxi-Hotel and it's a transients dream.
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Written by Justin Gould
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Thursday, October 05 2006 |
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The first thing I wondered about this hostel was, where the hell did they get that name? Anyways, it's directly northeast of the bus terminal which makes it extrememly convinient. Plus it's fun telling cabbies, "shove it, I'm walking!" It's run by a mom and daughter. The Mother is between 70 and 80 years old and is unfriendly. The daughter speaks fluent english. After paying 15 bucks you sign your name in the travel log.
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Written by Aliza Elbert
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Monday, September 11 2006 |
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Freaking cool! Isla Verde is nestled in the beautiful town of Boquete, Chiriqui and a three minute walk off the main road. The property itself has six roundhouses, a breakfast house/library, and a new two-level apartment house perfect for long term rentals and is located in a very well kept garden landscape.
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, August 27 2006 |
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With a plethora of resorts throughout the entire country of Panama, it has come to my attention that there are about four that are la crme de la crme. Intercontinental Playa Blanca, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, The Royal Decameron, and Playa Bonita all seem to be tourist's top favorites and everyone who has visited, only has good things to say. The best part of resorts is that everything you could ever need is at your fingertips. Whether you want a hearty breakfast, a guided tour for a local attraction, or a relaxing message in a comfortable environment, resorts can usually offer these to you in their very own backyard.
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Last Updated ( Monday, May 07 2007 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, August 22 2006 |
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It's a one-stop shop, much like the “Chinitos” on every block in Panama. If you have been reading the wonderful blogs and reviews written on this fantastic site, you know you want to come to Panama. (Nudge, nudge). Panama is the bomb, come visit. Stay in a hostel. All of my “Best of:” articles are just in Panama City, and there are many hostels outside of the city. But since Panama City is the s***, and it's what I know best, I stick to it.
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Last Updated ( Monday, May 07 2007 )
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, August 07 2006 |
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What a trip this place is. In both the fact that its grounds serve as a surrogate zoo for tons of crazy wildlife, and also in the fact that it takes a while to get there--literally a trip.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, August 07 2006 |
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This is one of the few sort-of-high-end hotels in Santa Clara. Assuming you are not interested in the ant farms that are the nearby all-inclusives, Las Sirenas is possibly your best bet for decent accomodations at the beach in the area.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Tuesday, July 04 2006 |
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As corny and as seemingly tacky as it sounds, to stay at a casino during your tropical getaway vacation, this is actually quite a decent option. The bottom floor of the Veneto has some nice lounges and high-end restaurants. The second floor is the casino, and the top remaining floors are hotel.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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If there was an award for best places that I´ve stumbled upon when I was most in need of hot water and a comfy bed, this would be the blue ribbon winner. It´s located in downtown Chitre adjacent to the Machetazo and it´s easy to miss.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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This place is run by a Mexican couple. They've imported everything from their homeland and the place has the real feel of a south-of-the-boarder hotel—or so I've been told, having never been to Mexico. The rooms are nicely furnished with a/c, cable TV, hot water and a pretty decent restaurant. Rates are about $30/night.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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This is one of two decent-looking hotels in Tonosi. It´s got about 9 or 10 rooms with A/C, hot running water, and a nice in-house restaurant. The owners are really cute and live in the same building, just below. It´s in walking distance of everything, considering the town is about the size of my bellybutton.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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Hotel Panamonte sits quietly in Boquete, Chiriqui Province. The innkeepers enjoy entertaining their guests as if they were in their own home, which they practically are. The Inn is situated on the fringe of the town of Boquete allowing for easy access to shopping and mingling at the local markets. Beaches on the Pacific side are within approximately a one hour drive; the Caribbean side is approximately a two hour drive.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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Sapibenega is one of San Blas´ Kuna-run hotels. It has 13 bamboo huts and is known to be the first ¨totally ecological Kuna lodge.¨ While Lonely Planet called it one of the finest ecolodges, it´s extremely similar to the other ones out there.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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This is my favorite of the San Blas hotels. It´s name is Kuna for Dolphin Lodge. While you shouldn´t be expecting too much luxury, they do a really good job of tending to their guests. The food is pretty basic and usually consists of treasures from the ocean--fish, shellfish. The islands surrounding the hotel are simply amazing. Bring a book and prepare to sit back in your hammock, relax, and let the breeze take your stress away. Man, that sounded really poetic. And corny.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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Taking a tip from their name, Tranquilo Bay is a terrifically ´tranquil´ place. The owners are unusually sincere, the tours are outstanding, and the overall feeling is that you are a guest in their home, not a customer in their hotel.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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The Hotel Milan in El Cangrejo is definitely on the McDonald´s value meal of hotels in Panama City. The rooms go for $25/night and are very decent, with one large bed, new bathroom with hot water, and your own personal ice bin.
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Written by Matt Landau
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Monday, July 03 2006 |
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This cute little (not so little anymore) hotel on the main drag in Bocas is one of my favorites. It`s very clean, hot running water, relatively inexpensive, and has the feel of a old cottage. The staff is charming and the clientele ranges from crunchy backpacker to honeymooning couple. As with Bocas, and even Panama as a whole, the hotel is a hodge podge.
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